United Arab Emirates cuts state funding for citizens studying in U.K. over fears of Muslim Brotherhood on campuses
Joseph Brean / nationalpost - It reflects growing concern, both in Britain and abroad, about Islamist radicalism at British universities
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US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster
The Associated Press / nationalpost - GUATIRE, Venezuela (AP) — The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation. The visit marks a major step toward warmin…
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Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s former Shah, calls for international support as protests spread
Jeremy Borg / westernstandard - Reza Pahlavi, an Iranian opposition figure and the son of Iran’s former shah, has issued an urgent appeal for international support amid ongoing protests and reports of a nationwide communications blackout in Iran.
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Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile in major attack on Ukraine
sootoday - KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a large-scale overnight attack, officials said Friday, killing at least four people.
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The past and potential of Venezuela's oil sector, and the implications for Canada
Lauren Krugel / nationalobserver - US President Donald Trump's ambition to have US energy companies swoop in and revive Venezuela's beleaguered oil industry has raised questions about what it means for Canadian oilsands producers and whether it's a task American supermajors can or even wan…
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'It’s a big market for us': As Carney heads to China, trade diversification gets complicated
Jordan Gowling / financialpost - Stakes are high in first meeting between President Xi Jinping and Canadian prime minister in eight years
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Canada swings to trade deficit in October as share of U.S. exports falls
Bianca Thompson / theglobeandmail - Data suggest Canada has begun diversifying its trade partners in response to U.S. tariffs
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Victims’ families mark 6-year anniversary of Flight PS752 downing in Iran
Manoj Subramaniam / citynews - Victims’ families will mark the six-year anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 in Iran with events in Ontario and British Columbia today. The plane was shot down on Jan. 8, 2020 by two Iranian missiles just minutes afte…
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Carney to meet premiers amid rising global tensions, stalled US trade talks
The Canadian Press / nationalobserver - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada's premiers in Ottawa later this month as global tensions rise and as trade talks with the U.S. remain stalled.
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Chrystia Freeland to resign as MP Friday after accepting Ukraine advisory role
Stephanie Levitz / theglobeandmail - Former cabinet minister was criticized for taking the job while still serving in Parliament
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U.S. military seizes two tankers — one Russian-flagged — in crackdown on Venezuelan oil exports
Jeremy Borg / westernstandard - The United States has seized two oil tankers in separate operations, alleging both vessels were involved in transporting Venezuelan oil in violation of U.S. sanctions, according to American military and government officials.
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Carney heads to China next week for first visit by a prime minister in eight years
sootoday - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China next week to talk trade, energy, agriculture and international security. The Prime Minister's Office would not yet confirm if Carney will meet face-to-face with President Xi Jinping.
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Carney's diplomatic push in China
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Maduro abduction underscores new strongman era
Kyle Volpi Hiebert / winnipegfreepress - It took barely three days for U.S. President Donald Trump to put his stamp on 2026. By ordering the U.S. military to kidnap Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, he dethroned a […]
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Canada co-signs pact to help secure Ukraine after an eventual peace deal
sootoday - PARIS — Canada and Ukraine's other allies in the "coalition of the willing" signed a statement Tuesday pledging to help secure Ukraine from further Russian invasions if there is a viable peace deal.
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Carney says Freeland’s Ukraine role ‘consistent’ with plan to resign as MP
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Conservatives say Freeland should have resigned by now and Carney should have asked her to do so when she took on the new role as an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Suspect in Desjardins data leak involving 9.7 million members arrested in Spain
sootoday - MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say a suspect in a major data leak at Desjardins was arrested in Spain in November 2025.
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Poilievre pushes for pipeline approval amid uncertainty in Venezuela
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S.
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Ford reaffirms threat to remove Crown Royal from LCBO amid trade tensions
Jeremy Borg / westernstandard - TORONTO- Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province still intends to remove Crown Royal whisky from LCBO shelves following Diageo’s decision to move part of its Ontario production to the United States.
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U.S. operation in Venezuela an ‘act of aggression,’ UN chief says
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The UN Secretary-General raised concerns on Monday about a possible intensification of instability in Venezuela after the U.S. capture president Nicolas Maduro.
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Diplomatic backlashes stir international debates
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Legal drama on U.S. court floor
Public sentiment and viral cultural reactions
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Carney travelling to Paris for meetings with Ukraine's allies
sootoday - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to Paris Monday to meet with Ukraine's allies in a bid to end Russia's war on the country.
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